Master of Science in Information Systems

Northwest’s Master of Science in Information Systems is a 16-month program that focuses on information systems analysis and design, cybersecurity, database design and development, human-computer interaction, financial decision making for information systems, business intelligence and management of IT projects. Additional coursework provides students with hands-on experience in today’s major platforms including Java, modern database engines and current project management tools. A capstone Information Systems Development project is designed to expose the students to real world IT practices, enhancing their communication skills and preparing them to enter the job market. Students increase their knowledge in computer programming, network security and administration, analytics, database, project management, systems analysis and design, and financial modeling. Students will also develop their professionalism skills with practice and instruction in communication, teamwork, and ethics.

Candidates for the Master of Science in Information Systems should meet the following requirements:

Acceptance to the Graduate School by the Dean of the Graduate School
Completing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 or better on a 4.00 scale.

Some three-year undergraduate degrees are accepted as well.

Minimum GRE score of 285

Have a major or minor in an information systems, computer science, business or engineering discipline with coursework in:

Information systems
Statistics
STEM field

Minimum score requirements on one of the tests listed below:

TOEFL - 79

IELTS - 6.5

PTE - 53

C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) - 176

GTEC - 1190

iTEP - 3.9

EIKEN - Level 1 (2700)

TOEIC - 730

Duolingo - 110

MET - 59